How To Fix EL475 - Device &1, register &2: MR results exist for time prior to device inst.

EL475 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Device &1, register &2: MR results exist for time prior to device inst.

What causes this issue?

The are several meter reading results for the meter reading date. You
entered a time for meter reading at installation for device &v1& with
register &v2& that comes after the time of the meter reading results for
this device.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a time for meter reading at device installation that comes before
&v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL475 - Details

• The SAP error message EL475 indicates that there are measurement results (MR) recorded for a device and register that exist prior to the device's installation date. This typically occurs in the context of energy management or utility billing where devices (like meters) are used to track consumption.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Measurement results may have been entered incorrectly, with dates that precede the installation date of the device.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have included historical measurement results that do not align with the installation date of the device.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections to measurement results may have been made without considering the installation date of the device.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that allow for the entry of measurement results outside the valid time frame.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Measurement Results: Check the measurement results for the specific device and register to identify any